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What is used oil? Used Oil is petroleum-based or synthetic oil contaminated with impurities. Generated from engines industrial uses, and mainly cars (50%). Contains toxic PAHs, heavy metals: causes chronic health risks

These guidelines are for when turtles are sighted from non-motorised vessels (boats, kayaks, canoes, sailings dingeys, stand-up paddleboards, surfboards etc.)

Follow these guidelines to: make it easier for female turtles to crawl up the beach to lay their eggs, Make it safe for hatchlings to crawl down the beach to the sea , Protect the nests from damge, Protect important turtle habitat.

Sea turtles are threatened species and can be easily disturbed by humans. This guideline aims to dive you the knowledge to ensure that our interactions with turtles do not cause them harm or stress and they remain happy and healthy in the future.

Visual presentation of resources key messages on NbS for community awareness and learning

Template compost signage

Waste received at the main landfill in Vanuatu comprises 35% beverage containers, which are also seen as litter and in dumpsites or burnt in pits. Vanuatu is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, but lacks resources and infrastructure to safely and effectively manage the waste caused by these events.

Tuvalu’s Outer Islands have not received significant support for waste management, and do not: • Have facilities to participate in the Waste Levy (implemented in Funafuti 2019) so all items are disposed to the environment or dumps. • Have understanding of the presence of Asbestos and impact on human health

Asbestos Contaminated Materials are prevalent in Tonga. Studies done in 2014 and 2015 documented asbestos containing materials in many public and private buildings. These buildings pose a risk to human health due to the potential for release of asbestos fibres.Asbestos Contaminated Materials are prevalent in Tonga. Studies done in 2014 and 2015 documented asbestos containing materials in many public and private buildings. These buildings pose a risk to human health due to the potential for release of asbestos fibres.

Timor-Leste currently has five main hospitals throughout its provinces, and most of these have a limited focus on healthcare waste management. Waste segregation in hospitals is attempted, but not effectively managed, as there is currently no operational way to manage the waste generated.